James Beck Books

They thought they could cover up what an out-of-control trader at a Manhattan brokerage firm did to Olivia Sanchez. She worked hard, played by the rules, but so what? Blackball her from the industry and be done with her. Who's going to stop them? No one-until now.,, " Hardboiled urban noir from the pen of a master...highly recommended." -Lee Child When Olivia turns to her cousin Manny, an ex-con and ex--gang leader, all bets are off. Manny sets out to take care of the arrogant bastard who hurt his cousin-for good. But his partner, James Beck, part of a tight clique of ex-cons based in Brooklyn's Red Hook, convinces Manny to hold off. Things can be complicated in the world of finance. But even Beck could not have imagined how much is really at stake... "Fabulous... Clarkson brings some finely-honed cinematic chops to this darkly humorous book." - Bookreporter Soon Beck and his loyal band are forced into an escalating war against criminals of every stripe-from Wall Street honchos and Russian mobsters to arms dealers and even the NYPD. Now, the only way for Beck to stay out of prison is to outsmart, outfight, never concede, and ultimately rob their enemies of tens of millions of dollars...if he doesn't lose his life first. "James Beck is not a man to cross...With crisp prose, masterful plotting, and building suspense, this is a real treat."- Booklist (starred review) This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

James Beck returns to hunt down a killer in the unforgiving streets of the Bronx and this time, it's personal. Bronx Requiem is the intense, action-packed sequel to Among Thieves. James Beck learned the value of loyalty the hard way. Imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, he developed a keen sense of right and wrong. And, in possession of skills and cunning acquired on both sides of the law Beck is capable of. So when his friend is beaten and killed on the streets of the Bronx, Beck is determined to provide him a measure of justice; a little dignity. But what starts as an investigation into a simple street killing soon turns into something more sinister and complex. And it's clear that, if he's going to get to the truth, Beck is going to have to draw on all his considerable abilities and connections. Or follow his tragic friend to an early grave ...

How do you stop a monster from destroying you when you helped create him? James Beck and fellow ex-con Demarco Jones, an exceptionally efficient killer, are enjoying a quiet morning in Beck’s private waterfront bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn, until they realize Manny Guzman, a tough, reclusive member of their crew, is missing. A few blocks south near the Gowanus canal, hard-charging NYPD Deputy Inspector Dianne Brennan stands in the bowels of the twelve-story derelict Red Hook Grain Terminal staring at a burned and twisted corpse under the unforgiving glare of police emergency lights. Another corpse, mutilated by multiple stab wounds, is found at the end of nearby Pier 44. Beck quickly becomes the prime suspect in both murders. Suddenly, Beck’s world is under attack. He vowed to build a life for himself and the men he trusts after their release from prison. Unfortunately, an unseen enemy has also made a vow: Destroy everything Beck has, kill everyone he loves, and make Beck suffer the most horrifying death imaginable. Beck has no idea who his enemy is or why he’s out to destroy him. If Beck can discover what unleashed the vengeance crashing down on him, set aside his hatred of a corrupt justice system, and make an alliance with Dianne Brennan, he might have a chance to survive. But what chance does he have of doing that without giving the NYPD everything it needs to send him back to prison forever? Scroll up and buy your copy of DEATH COMES DUE to find out. Here’s what readers have to say about this complex, nonstop, character driven thriller… “The twists and turns unfold relentlessly .” “ Intricate plot twists , fast pacing, and a bevy of memorable characters .” “A must read for thriller fans from a master of the genre .” “ Death Comes Due is a brutally honest examination of conscience for our society and for the individual and collective actions that have created it.” “An absolute masterpiece by a true craftsman .” “ A beautiful chemistry of vivid descriptions move the story at a fantastic clip. Compulsively readable .” “Clarkson is without a doubt the ‘King’ of crime thrillers . This is a gritty masterpiece .” “This is thriller writing at its very best with pulsating non-stop action, a super-villain, ferocious fight scenes , corrupt cops at the highest level of the NYPD, and a resourceful anti-hero in the person of James Beck.” PRAISE FOR THE JAMES BECK SERIES. "Hard-boiled urban noir from the pen of a master. Highly recommended!" – Lee Child "James is Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations seen in the pages of any thriller." – Lorenzo Carcaterra "Fans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money's worth and then some." – Peter Blauner "The legendary Jack Reacher may just have met his match in ex-convict James Beck…The action is relentless, twist turns upon twist as the intricacies of an exceptional plot unfold, revealing Beck as a man never to be underestimated…An outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game." – DAILY MAIL (London) "James Beck is not a man to cross…With crisp prose, masterful plotting, and building suspense, this is a real treat for fans of gritty crime fiction." – BOOKLIST (Starred Review) "The fights are spectacular and not for the squeamish…Readers who take their novels strong and dark will savor this one." – Kirkus Reviews "Strong storytelling combined with breathless action and a high body count keeps the solid plot churning, as do the complex characters." – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Clarkson is on my must-read list of authors and should be on yours as well." – BOOKREPORTER

United we stand. Divided we fall. And we will always be divided. Sitting under the stars sipping good Irish whiskey in an out-of-the-way watering hole in upstate New York, ex-con James Beck thinks that leaving behind Covid and the conflicts surrounding him in Red Hook, Brooklyn had been a pretty good move. Until he steps between a gutsy little woman standing up to a local thug. Beck puts the tough guy on his knees with a single punch, but it’s enough to ignite a devastating spiral of violence. Beck is suddenly fighting for his life against a vicious white supremacist gang known as the Kin. Their ruthless supreme leader, Camdyn Dent, believes he and the Kin have the right to exploit anybody they deem inferior in any way they choose without a shred of remorse. Those who dare oppose them face torture and death. Beck reaches out to his loyal group of fellow ex-cons for help. It means going to war against an untold number of heavily armed fanatics on their home ground, protected by fellow gang members in local law enforcement. Can Beck and his few brave men prevail? Only if he unleashes the seeds of destruction hidden in the hate filled hearts of his enemies. PRAISE FOR THE JAMES BECK SERIES "Death Comes Due is a swift-moving, cinematic thriller." - Kirkus Reviews "Clarkson affirms with Bronx Requiem that his is the real deal." - BOOKREPORTER " Among Thieves is hardboiled urban noir from the pen of a master. Highly recommended!" - Lee Child "Strong storytelling combined with breathless action." - Publishers Weekly "The action is relentless...This is an outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game." - Daily Mail (London)